Kuala Lumpur: Kumpulan Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) today contributed RM1 million to the Selangor Prihatin Fund. This contribution supports the state government’s efforts to aid victims and facilitate recovery and reconstruction following the recent gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the contribution was handed over by PKNS Group Chief Executive Officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas to State Financial Officer Datuk Dr Haniff Zainal Abidin. The handover was witnessed by Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari at the PKNS Aidilfitri event at the Shah Alam Convention Centre (SACC).

Mahmud stated that the contribution aims to address urgent needs and alleviate the burden of families who lost their homes and belongings in the incident. “The assistance provided will cover essential items, clean-up operations in the affected area, and the reconstruction of homes and public infrastructure damaged by the fire,” he informed reporters at the event.

It was reported yesterday that the Selangor government had raised RM4.74 million to help victims of the Putra Heights fire through the Selangor Prihatin Fund, which was launched on April 4.

Mahmud emphasized PKNS’s commitment to supporting the residents of Putra Heights. As a state development agency focused on the well-being of the people of Selangor, PKNS sees it as its duty to collaborate with the state government and relevant agencies to assist those in need.

He also conveyed his appreciation to all rescue teams, local authorities (PBT), and volunteers who worked to provide aid and ensure public safety during and after the incident.

PKNS urges more parties, including private companies, individuals, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), to contribute to the Selangor Prihatin Fund, so that assistance can be extended to benefit a greater number of victims.

On April 1, a gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights sent flames soaring up to 30 metres high and generated temperatures as high as 1,000 degrees Celsius, impacting 219 homes in the vicinity.